Japan has countless events and festivals that take place all year round. We listed below the Japanese events and festivals April 2021 to help you plan your perfect itinerary! Before jumping down to the events and festivals let’s learn a little more about Japan’s weather and tradition for April.
April is the peak of Spring activities in Japan. The month of April starts with cherry blossom season in most parts of the country and ends with Golden Week (Japan’s longest spring holiday).
The weather starts to become warm in daylight and chilly on night time.
Upcoming Japanese Events and Festivals
Shizuoka Matsuri
Date: April 03-05, 2021
Admission: Free
Kitano Odori
Date: Until Early April
Admission: ¥4,300 – ¥4,800
Tightrope Lion Dance
Date: April 09, 2021
Admission: Free
Kawanishi Genji Festival
Date: 2nd Sunday of April
Admission: Free
Inuyama Festival
Date: 1st weekend of April
Admission: Free
Spring Takayama Festival
Date: April 14-15, 2021
Admission: Free
Heian Jingu Reisai Festival
Date: Mid-April, 2021
Event Schedule: 10:00 AM
Admission: Free
Hikiyama Festival
Date: April 13 to 16, 2021
Admission: Free
Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing
Date: Mid April
Admission: Free
Kyo Odori
Date: Early – Mid April
Admission: ¥2,200 – ¥4,200
Hiroshima Mint Cherry Blossom Viewing
Date: Mid April
Admission: Free
Okinawa International Film Festival
Date: Mid-Late April
Admission: ¥1,000 – ¥3,000
Nagasaki Tall Ship Festival
Date: Mid-Late April
Admission: Free
Kemari Festival
Date: April 29
Event Schedule: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Admission: ¥600
Kintaikyo Bridge Festival
Date: April 29
Event Schedule: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Admission: Free
Yuasa Andon Paper Lamp Stand Exhibition
Date: April 29 to May 03, 2021
Event Schedule: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Admission: Free
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: April 26 to May 3, 2021
Admission: Fee required
Matsumae Sakura Festival
Date: From Late April
Admission: Free
Fuji Delicious Food Festival
Date: From Mid April
Admission: Adult – ¥600, Children – ¥250
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Date: From Mid April
Admission: Adult – ¥600 , Children – ¥250
Setouchi Triennale
Date: Late April to Early November
Admission: ¥3,800 – ¥4,800
Events Information Source: Japan Cheapo Events
